MOROCCAN ODYSSEY PRIVATE TOURS 12 DAYS
Brief Itinerary
Day 01 : Casablanca arrival- rabat
Day 02 : Rabat – tanger
Day 03 : Tetouan – chefchaoun
Day 04 : Volubilis – meknes – fes
Day 05 : Fes guided tour
Day 06 : Fes – sahara desert luxury camp
Day 07 : Toudra – dades gorges – skoura
Day 08 : Ouarzazate – ait ben haddou
Day 09 : Marrakech
Day 10 : Marrakech – essaouira
Day 11 : El jadida – casablanca
Day 12 : Casablanca depart
- 1 night in Rabat
- 1 night in Tangier
- 1 night in Chefchaouen
- 2 nights in Fes
- 1 night in Merzouga (sahara desert camp)
- 1 night in Skoura
- 2 nights in marrakech
- 1 night in Essaouira
- 1 night in Casablanca
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Casablanca Arrival – Rabat
Upon arrival in Casablanca, Morocco largest metropolis and its commercial hub, your private driver will greet you at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you will visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the huge building is part on land and part on ocean and can accommodate 25,000 worshipers; its minaret stands as the tallest religious structure in the world. Then, head to the Moorish city of Rabat, capital of Morocco for overnight stay.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Rabat
Day 02 : Rabat – Tangier
This morning, you will visit Royal Palace – official residence of King, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco. Explore the Mauresque-style Hassan Tower and Oudaya Kasbah, along with its scenic Andalusian garden. After Rabat exploration, you will head towards Tangier to visit the Cave of Hercules, the Cape Spartel and Phoenician Tombs. Also you will have nice opportunity to take pictures of Europe from continent Africa. End of the day, you will wander around Old Medina of Tangier.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Tangier
Day 03 : Tetouan – Chefchaouen
Today you will visit UNESCO-listed old medina of Tetouan and having orientation walk around. Afternoon you will discover the vividly blue-colored small town of Chefchaouen which nestles in the hollow of the two mountains; Ech-Chaoua (The Horns) from which it takes its name. Steep narrow streets with white and indigo limewashed buildings, small squares, ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated doorways and red tile roofs make this a delightful town.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Chefchaouen
Day 04 : Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved & impressive Roman ruins in North Africa. Your guide will escort you on a walk around 2000 year old ruins; the Capitoline Temple, Basilica, Roman Baths, Triumphal Arch, Houses & Palaces which adorned with beautiful mosaics. Upon completing this glimpse into antiquity, proceed to Imperial City-Meknes to explore the most beautiful gate of Bab Mansour, Royal Stables, Agdal Reservoir and Old Medina. Head to Fez for overnight stay.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 05 : Fes guided tour
Today you will visit cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco, Fes. Your local guide will escort you around the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Step back into the medival ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Passing donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the biggest car-free urban zones in the world with 9000 narrow streets) and explore the specialty sections that seperate the souk. You will explore and experience Royal Palace, Blue Gate, Clock Tower, Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountain, Oldest University Al Quaraouiyin, Tanneries, Borj Sud, and experience of Moroccan artworks berber carpets and zellige tiles & ceramics.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Fes
Day 06 : Fes – Sahara desert
You leave Fes behind and head towards the Middle Atlas mountains. Ascending over the Atlas Mountains enroute you will pass by Ifrane, a beautiful ski resort, known as “Little Switzerland” and see the cedar woods and barbary apes in Azrou. You will have your lunch at middle of journey in Midelt where is famous with apple production. Descending through the Atlas Mountains, you will drive along the Ziz Valley with giant palm trees, here is the largest dates producer in Morocco. Arrive in Merzouga before sunset and then go by dromedary camel 45-60 minutes, at sunset, into the Erg Chebbi Dunes to camp overnight in your luxury tent at Desert oasis.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Merzouga (Sahara desert)
Day 07 : Toudra – Dades – Skoura
After breakfast, drive to Todra Gorge known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Sahara’, a massive trench that rises over 300 metres to form one of the most dramatic and breathtaking natural sights in Morocco. The limestone stacks make a perfect area for hiking, and so today you will take a short walk through the sheer cliffs. En route, you will see the dry, rugged Dades Valley that is dotted with oasis of figs, olives, date palms and castellated mud houses hugging the slopes. Continue to Skoura, is a fertile oasis lined with immense palm groves that provide great views of the Atlas Mountains. Explore the famous Kasbah Amridil, it is featured on the Moroccan banknotes.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Skoura
Day 08 : Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Today head towards the road of a thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, it is known as Hollywood of Africa, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Star Wars having been filmed here. Then visit the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, one of the finest examples of South Moroccan architecture, boasting one of Morocco well-preserved kasbahs. Your journey continues via the spectacular Tizi nTichka pass and observing everyday life in remote rural towns to the ochre-coloured city of Marrakesh.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 09 : Marrakech Guided Tours
Today you will visit tourism capital of Morocco, red city Marrakech. Your local guide will escort you around 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, beautiful El Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Then meandering the arms-width streets of the souks bazaars to Jamaa El Fna Square, the famous market square in Marrakech old quarter complete with storytellers, magicians, food stalls and snake charmers. Enjoy your fresh fruit juice at Jamaa El Fna end of the day.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Marrakech
Day 10 : Marrakech – Essaouira
Today we head toward to Essaouira. You will see a completely different side of Morocco at the Atlantic coastline of Essaouira. With your guide you will discover an authentic medival seaside town, Essaouira is an alluring, unspoilt destination with a tangible North African feel. Visit this charming artist colony that boasts lovely white-washed and blue-shuttered houses, colonnades, thuya wood workshops, art galleries, and mouthwatering seafoods. Take a stroll along the town old medina, Jewish mellah, fishing harbor, skala du Port are offering breathtaking views of Essaouira. The medina of Essaouira is UNESCO World Heritage listed city, as an example of a late-18th century fortified town.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Essaouira
Day 11 : Essaouira – El jadida – Casablanca
After breakfast head toward Casablanca along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean to the gorgeous medina of El Jadida. The Portuguese built a port here, called Mazagan in the list of UNESCO World Heritage, to protect their ships following the African coast. Visit the citadel and see the underground cistern before you reach Casablanca. You may have your fairwell dinner at famous Ricks Cafe.
Overnight at a Boutique Riad or Hotel in Casablanca
Day 12 : Casablanca departure
Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport .
Visites
- Visiting the largest mosque of Africa, Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Modern Capital and Historic City of Rabat.
- Visiting Cap Spartel, Cave of Hercules, Medina of Tangier.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Tetouan.
- Visiting World Famous Blue City, Chefchaouen and its highlights.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Archaeological Site of Volubilis.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic City of Meknes.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Fez.
- Visiting the Biggest Gorge of Morocco, Todra and beautiful Skoura Palm Oasis.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Marrakech.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina of Essaouira.
- Visiting UNESCO World Heritahe Site, Portuguese City of Mazagan, El Jadida.
Transport
Included diesel & tolls & parkings with English speaking professional driver.
Meals
11 breakfast, 2 dinner.
Accommodation
11 nights in hotels boutique riad,luxury camp, kasbah.
Included
- Airport Transfers
- Guided Tour of Hassan II Mosque
- Guided Tour of Chefchaouen
- Guided Tour of Volubilis
- Guided Tour of Fez
- Camel Ride at Sunset in Sahara Desert
- Guided Tour of Amridil Kasbah
- Guided Tour of Marrakech
- Included site entrance fees and local guidings
- Guided Tour of Essaouira
Excluded
- Tip to driver, local guides, hotel and restaurant staff
- Not listed meals on itinerary and all drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Optional activities
Price : please send enquiry
